A 15-year old boy identified as Ashraf Umali has died after being electrocuted by  live electrical wires.

The incident occurred on the evening of March 16, 2021 at Mtagaluka village, Traditional Authority Chowe in Mangochi.

It has been reported that, Ashraf climbed a tree at his compound  and accidentally touched  Escom live wires mounted near the tree.

He immediately fell off the tree after being shocked by the electric current.

He was rushed to Mangochi District Hospital where death was pronounced upon arrival.

Postmortem conducted at the same hospital has revealed that Ashraf died due to electrocution.

Meanwhile, Police in the district are appealing to the public to avoid playing or touching Escom wires in order to avoid such incidents.

Ashraf Umali hailed from Mtagaluka village, Traditional Authority Chowe in Mangochi.